Hair loss and male-pattern baldness is a common issue that affects two-thirds of American men over the age of 35, and 85% of men over the age of 50. At some point in your life, you may have heard that hair loss is inherited from your mother’s side of the family, but this statement is just a myth. In reality, hair loss can be caused by one or more factors, including hormonal imbalance, skin disorders, stress, family history, and medications.